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Devi Jagadambi Temple

Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh · 24.8534°, 79.9197°

Parvati, worshipped as JagadambikaChandela
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
c. 1000–1025 CE (Chandela)
Chandela

History & significance

One of the western group of Khajuraho temples, built under the Chandelas around 1000–1025 CE and dedicated to the goddess Jagadambika. Three encircling bands of sculpture make it among the most richly carved shrines on the site.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chandela